Events

Books-A-Million is getting ready for the much-anticipated release of “Go Set a Watchman” from Harper Lee with an exclusive promotion.

Saks Fifth Avenue is teaming up with Stand Up To Cancer to bring awareness to cancer research and attract shoppers will to support it.

The retailer has enlisted the help of Julianne Moore to increase cancer awareness and build broad public support for the effort to combat all types of cancers.

Kohl’s is launching an innovative program to attract shoppers to its back to school sales.

The retailer plans to feature children’s books from author Laura Numeroff now through September at Kohl’s stores nationwide and on Kohls.com. Each item is priced at just $5, with 100% of the net profit supporting children’s health and education initiatives nationwide. 

Seattle – Although coffee prices are on the wane, Starbucks Corp. is facing rising wage and rent expenses. The retailer is passing at least some of those costs along to the consumer with higher prices on some beverages.

A unique traffic generating and sales diversification promotion that doesn’t involved dogs and cats will take place at Petco stores nationwide on July 18.

The operator of more than 1,400 locations plans to host a two hour Reptile Rally on Saturday July 18 where the objective is to expose customers to the world of reptiles, create interest in ownership and the wide range of products that are available.

Office Depot is gearing up for a successful back to school season with a new lineup of essentials for students of all ages.

Bengalaru, India – Bruce Springsteen fans will be delighted by the new store Nike Inc. is opening in Bengalaru, India. Aimed at customers who are “born to run,” the 7,355-sq.-ft., three-level store, Nike’s largest in India, places a special emphasis on the sport of running.

Books-A-Million is re-defining the meaning of summer camp and fun for kids this summer with a new character-based series of store events.

Summer Fun Camps at Books-A-Million will take place from 2-4 pm each Saturday in July, and feature activities based around popular characters like the Minions, Percy Jackson and Harry Potter. The camps will take place at all Books-A-Million locations.